Council welcomes suggestions and comments on the operations of the City of Winona (the “City”), and welcomes comments and questions about City responsibilities, policies and decisions. Comments may be offered during the City Council designated Open Public Comment Session in accordance with the procedures and rules provided in this policy.
Establishing this policy to govern the conduct of all persons attending and/or participating in Open Public Comment Sessions is in the public interest and helps to ensure orderly and respectful meetings as well as the safety of attendees and speakers. To ensure that the Open Public Comment Session is conducted in a professional and courteous manner, all persons in attendance or who participate in an Open Public Comment Session shall conduct themselves in a manner that complies with the procedures and rules contained in this policy.